antibodies: Infection-fighting substances produced by the body's immune system. anticholinergic drugs: Drugs that control involuntary muscle movement.

assistive device: Atool, such as a wheelchair, that helps make life easier for a disabled person. ataxic cerebral palsy: A type of cerebral palsy causing problems with balance and coordination. athetoid cerebral palsy: A type of cerebral palsy in which affected muscles move involuntarily. bilirubin: A toxic chemical produced when blood cells break down.

CAT scan: A computerized, 3-D X ray.

chiropractic treatment: An alternative treatment that involves the applying of mild force to the spine in order to relieve pressure on nearby nerves.

cybernetics: The science of automatic control systems.

diazepam: A drug used to relax tight muscles.

diplegia: The inability to move either both arms or both legs.

fetus: An unborn baby.

glutamate: Achemical produced by the brain in large amounts when bleeding occurs and that may damage developing...